Rahway Valley Rail Trail

If you are a landowner in Union County, New Jersey, and your property is next to the Rahway Valley Rail Trail, then you may be entitled to compensation. This railway is part of a proposed multi-use trail system spanning two (2) miles, which travels through the boroughs of Roselle Park and Kenilworth, and connects to a path at Black Brook Park.

It is established law that the federal government must pay you for the portion of your land that is currently the railroad or once was the railroad and is now being converted into a trail. Since the railway was an easement granted to the railroad, you may still hold title to the land.

Funding has been secured for the construction of this trail. The next step would be for Union County and advocacy groups to work out an abandonment agreement for the section of rail, which has yet to be filed with the Surface Transportation Board. Once the abandonment is approved, then you may have a claim. The trail sponsor, Union County, New Jersey, would then own this abandoned railway, and we want to ensure that you, as a landowner, are justly compensated under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Our firm has extensive experience handling lawsuits asserting the property rights of landowners against the federal government in the United States Court of Federal Claims. These lawsuits are referred to as “Rails-to-Trails” cases.

At Flint Cooper, our dedicated team of attorneys take pride in making your claims process simple and stress free. There are no upfront fees and no out-of-pocket expenses. The time to file a claim is limited. If you would like to discuss your claim and understand your rights in more detail, please contact us toll-free at +1.618.205.2105, complete the Free Case Consultation form on this page, email us at railstotrails@flintcooper.com, or schedule a time with our team to meet with you at your home or property.